The matchup takes place on the event’s preliminary card, which airs on FOX Sports 1. The main card from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., airs on pay-per-view.

Having fought the likes of former UFC title challengers Michael McDonald and John Moraga in his short UFC tenure, Cariaso is aware of where his skills stack up against some of the sport’s elite competitors.

He didn’t win those fights, but Cariaso said his performances make him among the best fighters in the world.

Some fighters would have trouble adjusting to a new opponent and a new style on a little more than two weeks notice. Not Cariaso, though. “Kamikaze” likes to focus on what he needs to do to win. Regardless of who is standing across from him, the goal doesn’t change.

“They brought Danny in at the last minute,” Cariaso said. “And when it comes down to it, I’m ready to fight anybody.”

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